07-16-2007, 02:41 AM
I think if you can start establishing your basic background elements, then you can have something to build on when you eventually start to develop your property. It would make sense to start planting in the perimeter portion of your property or other areas that will not be touched by a buldozer so you do not have to deal with transplanting which would be extremely difficult if a plant starts to form and attach itself to rocks underneath.
I would consider base plants things that need time to get establish and get mature and survive off the natural conditions of the environment, this can also include native species. i would consider planting palms (alexander, coconut, manila, kentia,etc) , hardy shrubs (ti plants, princess flowers, gardenias,hibiscus,etc) , tubers ( cannas, heliconias, bananas, etc., certain trees and grasses, most of these can survive on vacant land, but i would take the effort to either put them in openings with more soil put into the hole (pukas) or building earth berms so there will be soil available for the plants to be enriched by and last include enough mulch for the new plantings to have moisture saved during the dryer spells.
I would probably also start planting during the wetter rainy season when you do not have to worry about new plants trying to get established by themselves.
I would consider base plants things that need time to get establish and get mature and survive off the natural conditions of the environment, this can also include native species. i would consider planting palms (alexander, coconut, manila, kentia,etc) , hardy shrubs (ti plants, princess flowers, gardenias,hibiscus,etc) , tubers ( cannas, heliconias, bananas, etc., certain trees and grasses, most of these can survive on vacant land, but i would take the effort to either put them in openings with more soil put into the hole (pukas) or building earth berms so there will be soil available for the plants to be enriched by and last include enough mulch for the new plantings to have moisture saved during the dryer spells.
I would probably also start planting during the wetter rainy season when you do not have to worry about new plants trying to get established by themselves.